• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 8 $114,231 - $130,786 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

As a Senior Coordinator, you will:

• Oversee the strategic management and daily operations of sport venues, ensuring facilities are maintained to high standards and ready for use.
• Manage complex venue bookings and schedules, ensuring optimal utilisation and availability of facilities.
• Conceptualise local plans in alignment with University strategies and monitor progress and risks, adapts personal and team priorities and plans as required.
• Discuss and understand broad constructs rather than concrete examples and implement solutions, evaluate effectiveness and adjust actions as required.
• Use understanding of the client context to anticipate needs, tailor services, improve service offering and ensure a high-quality outcome by addressing client feedback and setting service standards.

To be successful, you’ll have:

Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or

• Extensive experience and management expertise; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Experience in managing sport venues or similar facilities, with a proven ability to oversee both strategic and operational aspects.
• Experience in liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, including sporting clubs, event organisers, and internal teams.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Tamara Chalmers via email at tamara.chalmers@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Senior Coordinator, Recreation Facilities_HEW 8.pdf

Applications for this position close at 5.00pm, Sunday 2nd February

 Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.